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Tranz Metro class DM
New Zealand | 1938 | 49 produced
Dm 27 and D 163 in March 2016 in Ferrymead
Dm 27 and D 163 in March 2016 in Ferrymead
TrainboyMBH
Varianttwo-carthree-car
General
Built1938-1954
ManufacturerEnglish Electric
Axle configB-B+2-2 2-2+B-B+2-2 
Gauge3 ft 6 in (Cape gauge)
Seats124200
Dimensions and Weights
Length126 ft 0 in189 ft 0 in
Empty weight153,660 lbs219,360 lbs
Adhesive weight95,900 lbs
Axle load24,030 lbs
Boiler
Varianttwo-carthree-car
Power Plant
Power
Power sourceelectric - DC
Electric system1,500 V
Continuous power600 hp (447 kW)
Top speed60 mph
Calculated Values
EMU
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suburban
last changed: 10 2023
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